Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
386288
RGB
56, 98, 136
HSL
208, 42%, 38%
HSB
208, 59%, 53%
CMYK
59, 28, 0, 47
LAB
40, -6, -26
LCH
40, 27, 257
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 247
XYZ
10, 11, 25
LUV
40, -18, -35
HWB
208, 22%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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